Watercolour Demonstration - A Moody Coastal Landscape | Painting a Stormy Sky

Painting moody skies in watercolour is my favourite - I find the process of mixing rich darks on wet paper very calming. In this video, I demonstrate how I create smooth washes and gentle colour transitions to create the look of a clearing storm.
Materials used:
PAPER:
Baohong Academy 300gsm 100% Cotton Cold Press paper block, 26 x 18 cm (10.2 x 7 in)
PAINTS:
Payne's Grey (Rockwell Canada)
French Ultramarine (Winsor&Newton)
Indigo (Art Spectrum)
Cobalt Teal Blue (Daniel Smith)
Lavender (Daniel Smith)
Buff Titanium (Daniel Smith)
Raw Umber (Holbein)
Burnt Umber (Daniel Smith)
Burnt Sienna (Winsor&Newton)
White Gouache (Winsor&Newton)
BRUSHES:
DaVinci Casaneo Long Mop 490 Size 2
NEEF Thomas W Schaller Mop Sizes 2; 3/0
Black Silver by Dynasty Rigger Size 4
Princeton Select Script Liner
Panart Global Round 1102 Size 0
Escoda Versatil Round Size 0
OTHER MATERIALS:
Masking Tape (DuckTape)
Ceramic mixing palette (www.etsy.com/au/shop/thehaven...)
MEEDEN 33 Well Palette
Tissues
Spray bottle
Cotton buds
Hairdryer
Hand towel or dishwashing sponge (to dab the brush on to remove excess water)
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MUSIC: "Beautiful Meditation" by MichaeL-X_Studio from Pixabay.com

[@raulalonso-aued5905]

Absolutely love, love the combination of Payne's grey and French ultramarine... one of my favorite combinations to pain skies.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much! I agree, these two colours work together so well.

[@larrysalaets7088]

I always look forward to your videos, not only for the calmness as you bring the scene to life, but also for inspiration. Your explanations are priceless! Thank you so much!

[@AnastasiaMily]

I am so glad you are enjoying my videos! Thank you for being here. Happy painting!

[@laurahanson8960]

Can't wait to try. New to your channel. This is so relaxing and enjoyable to watch

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for being here 😊 Glad you are enjoying my videos! Happy painting!

[@nis8353]

Tender, free, a primordial wilderness with its serenity under the storm of blowing winds. Drawn from a soul. Thank you, Anastasia, for this gift of beauty, may your tempest, if it comes to you, will be a gentle breeze and not a catastrophe.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for such a beautiful and kind comment!

[@LamoineDionne]

I love this calming scene. Just the right number of colors and no overworking which I always end up doing. Many thanks

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much. I agree, it is very easy to overwork watercolours, I often do. Stepping away for at least a few minutes does help to see our work through fresh eyes and not cover up areas that already work with more paint.

[@user-yn6dw9qs3u]

Wow, lovely

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you!

[@mrs.m.b.3630]

Wow! Many of your landscaps have such amazing movement in the sky. This one creates the feeling of there being such a bigger world than just what is on the paper! I want to step right in and feel the wind on my face! Keep up your style and enjoy your work! It's fabulous!

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching and for such a lovely comment 😊 I love painting dramatic skies. I think watercolour as a medium is perfect for that 💙

[@caseystorm4999]

I absolutely love this scene

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!

[@josesantiagodevicentemarti4031]

👏👏👏👏👏🎶📽️🖌️🎨🐬

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@genevievegraff2024]

Hello Anastasia , I paint it and I am happy with the result even if the sky is different...thanks from France .

[@AnastasiaMily]

How wonderful that you like the outcome! I hope you enjoyed the process too. Thank you for watching 😊

[@genevievegraff2024]

Of course...happy New Year .

[@genevievegraff2024]

And happy new year 2024 !

[@AnastasiaMily]

And a very happy and creative 2024 to you too!

[@angelaschon6623]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

✨🙏🏻✨

[@mariaguarnieri746]

Thank you! Absolutely stunning. Love your process❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@pamelaknott6707]

Just beautiful Anastasia, lovely composition and great colours. It was your videos that introduced me to Buff Titanium. Such an underrated colour but perfect for that touch of warm light in skies. Best wishes.

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying using Buff Titanium in your work. It is such a gentle and calming colour that has a lot of use in landscapes.

[@joannekeller8716]

Great combination of your sky and beach! Just beautiful! Thanks 🤗

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@juliehopkins5784]

Another beautiful painting. Your explanations of the why’s really help us understand the choices you make. Thank you Anastasia. ❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much Julie! So happy to know my videos are helpful on your watercolour journey ❤️️

[@pascalehypno]

J'adore l'atmosphère qui ressort de toutes vos aquarelle :)

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much

[@maggimarmion3836]

I Love watching tour tutorials ! ❤️ they look beautiful

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊 Glad you are enjoying my videos!

[@joeringo5992]

Wow

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you!

[@anasel-mahdi7908]

smart usage of buff titanium with beautiful results .Thanks

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much. It is such a lovely and useful colour indeed.

[@lanabaker4327]

Amazing! What a beautiful landscape!❤❤❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@flo5378]

Encore une fois sublime 😊🙏❤️

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for your kind words 😊

[@joannekeller8716]

Thanks Anastasia, great scenery!🤗

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you! 😃

[@lizdouglas1952]

How Beautiful! 😊❤

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ChantelleArts]

This looks stunning 😊

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much 😊

[@MsMerlin333]

Another beautiful painting, thank you.😊💛☕

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you for watching 😊✨

[@chrissyplanteater2892]

Beautiful work love to see how to work the different colours 😀 you make it look so easy can’t wait to try this thanks 🙏

[@LamoineDionne]

Hello. I am entranced by your work method and am recommending you and your art on Facebook to all my friends and others. Thank you. I am very eager to start myself

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much for this, I really appreciate it. Have fun with your watercolours!!

[@verenareps630]

Sehr schön 🫶🙋‍♀️

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thank you so much!

[@theartistlove8113]

👍🏼

[@AnastasiaMily]

Thanks!

[@raulalonso-aued5905]

Also, I've been usinga combination of yellow ochre, titanium white and a touch of French ultramarine to make buff titanium. Seems to be working. Am I on the right path?

[@AnastasiaMily]

Yes!! It actually sounds like a perfect recipe for Buff Titanium. I need to try this mix myself - thank you for sharing!